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see why we're going to miss simon cowell. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with terry moran. >>> well, earlier tonight, lee dewyze was crowned the newest "american idol," but the big get story may have been a good-bye. see, simon cowell, the british judge with his ability to pick a star, he's moving on, and for john donvan, that truth hurts, as he explains in tonight's "sign of the times." >> this is sadly simon's last night on "american idol." >> reporter: it can't be good news for "american idol," but tonight's finale also spells farewell for the show's biggest star, who was, sorry singers, sorry sea crest, sorry randy, ellen and kara, and look who dropped in tonight -- >> simon, i'll get new a minute. >> reporter: sorry, paula. but the biggest story was simon cowell the man everyone loved and hated and tonight actually saying good-bye, it was mostly love. >> thank you very much indeed. it's been a blast. thank you. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you enter this competition, did you really believe you cou
see why we're going to miss simon cowell. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with terry moran. >>> well, earlier tonight, lee dewyze was crowned the newest "american idol," but the big get story may have been a good-bye. see, simon cowell, the british judge with his ability to pick a star, he's moving on, and for john donvan, that truth hurts, as he explains in tonight's "sign of the times." >> this is sadly simon's last...
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simon cowell's final show. is the show going to be the same? >> no, it's going to be very different. but also the show will s. going into its 10th season, so i think it might need a little refresher after ten years. so i think it will still be -- >> have they in-choired about you being a potential judge? >> no, and i do in the want nota judge. >> we'll hear you more lather in the show. hollywood's most romantic lines coming up. >>> you and i are headed outside because it is in ys it is now t it's carnival time here in the m plaza. you can see the palatial studio which we call our saturday morning home. >> here we are to the crowd. everyone's happy kicking off their holiday weekend in style here on the plaza. >> first fleet week around here in a while. >> yes. it's a good time. >> i hear the rumble of a great crowd. >> great to see all of you. >> look at this? hi, everybody. give it up for sarah, crowd control. >> happy fleet week, everybody. >> good to have you with us. this is what we love about saturday mornings. get the very best crowds s in
simon cowell's final show. is the show going to be the same? >> no, it's going to be very different. but also the show will s. going into its 10th season, so i think it might need a little refresher after ten years. so i think it will still be -- >> have they in-choired about you being a potential judge? >> no, and i do in the want nota judge. >> we'll hear you more lather in the show. hollywood's most romantic lines coming up. >>> you and i are headed outside...
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see why we're going to miss simon cowell. for every ant or roach you see in your home, there are hundreds more you can't. the solution? try combat source kill max baits. while aerosols only kill the bugs you spray, combat baits target the source of the problem. ants and roaches take the bait; carry it back to the nest and share it. the result? you destroy not just one, but the entire infestation. if you have unwelcome ants or roaches, try combat source kill max. also look for new combat liquid ant baits. brand power. helping you buy better. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with terry moran. >>> well, earlier tonight, lee dewyze was crowned the newest "american idol," but the big get story may have been a good-bye. see, simon cowell, the british judge with his ability to pick a star, he's moving on, and for john donvan, that truth hurts, as he explains in tonight's "sign of the times." >> this is sadly simon's last night on "american idol." >> reporter: it can't be good news for "american idol," but tonig
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it was also the end of an era, as simon cowell said good-bye. here's abc's john donvan. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you entered this competition, did you really believe you could become, what you're standing on there, the american idol? >> yes, sir. >> well, you're deaf. >> reporter: it was always the brit who stole the show. and with his departure after tonight, what goes with him? well, we can't really call it charm. >> what was that? >> reporter: and as often as he may have prefaced his remarks with this. >> i'm not being rude but -- >> reporter: what really made simon cowell rich and famous and the real star of "american idol" is when he would say this -- >> terrible. >> reporter: the truth. >> you're still boring. >> reporter: not the everyone's special, you get a trophy truth. but the unvarnished truth. that there are real standards of excellence. >> i didn't think that was good enough. i think if you win this competition, we will have failed. >> reporter: and very few people can
it was also the end of an era, as simon cowell said good-bye. here's abc's john donvan. >> reporter: the idols were american. >> i thought the dancing was a bit desperate. when you entered this competition, did you really believe you could become, what you're standing on there, the american idol? >> yes, sir. >> well, you're deaf. >> reporter: it was always the brit who stole the show. and with his departure after tonight, what goes with him? well, we can't really...
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simon cowell's final show. is the show going to be the same? >> no, it's going to be very different. but also the show will s. going into its 10th season, so i think it might need a little refresher after ten years. so i think it will still be -- >> have they in-choired about you being a potential judge? >> no, and i do in the want nota judge. >> we'll hear you more lather in the show. ,, >>> good morning, it's saturday, may 29th. i'm gigi barnett. here's what people are talking about. the police are busy defending their actions when a man is tased. a 48-year-old crashed his truck and he fought the officers who responded to the scene. the investigators say that the police tried a variety of techniques to get him under control and when it didn't work, they tasered the man. a close friend of the man says his diabetes may have caused him to act that way. >>> a baltimore city man is indicted for the murder of his 2-year-old. the 22-year-old beat his daughter to death with a belt last month in their baltimore home. the prosecutors say he was angry t
simon cowell's final show. is the show going to be the same? >> no, it's going to be very different. but also the show will s. going into its 10th season, so i think it might need a little refresher after ten years. so i think it will still be -- >> have they in-choired about you being a potential judge? >> no, and i do in the want nota judge. >> we'll hear you more lather in the show. ,, >>> good morning, it's saturday, may 29th. i'm gigi barnett. here's what...
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it follows her departure after ellen degeneres and simon cowell and leaves randy jackson as the last judge standing, for now, that is. jennifer lopez is rumored to be front-runner for the panel. lonnie quinn, good morning. >>> good morning to you, betty. all right. what do we have going here? party down. i'm seeing a lot of football activity because it's kick-off weekend in college football. who do we have? university of -- auburn. seminoles from florida state. let's talk some weather, though. take a look at the whole country. it's pretty quiet out there. earl is exiting and will make its first landfall most likely around nova scotia and wet weather in the south. gusty winds. as far as hot spots go, head out west. gusty winds, red flag warnings and heat warnings from phoenix to salt lake city to twin falls, where the warmest temps will be found. that's a quick look at the national picture. here is a closer look at the weather for your weekend. >> we don't want to leave out iowa. hawkeyes in our house. back to you, rebecca. >> thank you, lonnie. coming up next, inside pharmageddon. ba
it follows her departure after ellen degeneres and simon cowell and leaves randy jackson as the last judge standing, for now, that is. jennifer lopez is rumored to be front-runner for the panel. lonnie quinn, good morning. >>> good morning to you, betty. all right. what do we have going here? party down. i'm seeing a lot of football activity because it's kick-off weekend in college football. who do we have? university of -- auburn. seminoles from florida state. let's talk some weather,...
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simon cowell is about to leave the show for good. find out what's next for american idol. >>> plus, a baby found alone in the middle of a dark road and tonight everyone is wonder wrg in the world were her parents. >>> a local state senator's i.d. stolen. wait until you hear what the thieves tried to buy with the credit card information. >>> racy yearbook confessions from students published for everyone to see. the move has sparked outrage and now the editor gives her side of the story. >>> there's something you should probably know before you dive into a public swimming pool this summer. all that and more ahead on the news edge at 11:00. >>> who could forget this shocking video. a baby all by herself sitting in the middle of the road in the dark in only a diaper. a bus driver stopped just in the nick of time narrowly avoiding running her over. the wohl thing caught on camera. allison see more has the story behind the video. >> reporter: after midnight and seven and a half hours on the road, the bus driver michael hubbard
simon cowell is about to leave the show for good. find out what's next for american idol. >>> plus, a baby found alone in the middle of a dark road and tonight everyone is wonder wrg in the world were her parents. >>> a local state senator's i.d. stolen. wait until you hear what the thieves tried to buy with the credit card information. >>> racy yearbook confessions from students published for everyone to see. the move has sparked outrage and now the editor gives her...
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how simon cowell made a name for himself with all that tough talk. his fame, fortune and his next career. stick around. >>> season nine of fox's "american idol" came to a close last night and it came down to the fan favorites, heat dewise and crystal bowersox. ♪ >> i wanted to jump in. 24-year-old paint store clerk from mt. prospect, illinois, first single will be you2's "beautiful day." he sang the hit to close the show and the season. >> a cover. >> i was questioning that earlier, do they do that normally? >> huh. >>> all right, moving on. as we say hello to a new "american idol" we say good-bye to its most popular, i think the best, and most critical judge. >> simon cowell stole the show for nine seasons with his musical genius and sharp tongue. john donvan looks at simon's success. >> this is sadly simon's last night on "american idol." >> reporter: it just can't be good news for "american idol." but tonight's finale also spells farewell for the show's biggest star, who was, sorry singers, sorry seacrest, sorry randy and ellen and cara -- oh, a
how simon cowell made a name for himself with all that tough talk. his fame, fortune and his next career. stick around. >>> season nine of fox's "american idol" came to a close last night and it came down to the fan favorites, heat dewise and crystal bowersox. ♪ >> i wanted to jump in. 24-year-old paint store clerk from mt. prospect, illinois, first single will be you2's "beautiful day." he sang the hit to close the show and the season. >> a cover....
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what is in store for simon cowell's last hooray. we are live in hollywood in less than 100 minutes. -- in less than 10 minutes. >>> an end of the school year prank in texas may have gone too far. dozens of teachers in austin couldn't get into the classrooms monday. someone glued the doors shut. administrators are going through security tape to see if the vandals were caught on camera. >>> it's incredible video from istanbul turkey. it's caught on closed circuit cameras. take a look at the screen. 40-year-old -- 4-year-old boy walking up an escalator. a man gets into place as the boy falls. the man caught the child. hopefully learned an important lesson about sticking close to mom or dad or guardian. >> kind of scary. >> thank goodness he was there. >>> beautiful spring day. it may be hot for some of you. it was 90 in some areas. >> don't get used to the sunshine. the holiday weekend forecast is coming up next. how many ways can yobe comfortable? an energy efficient infinity air conditioner by carrier can save you up to 56% on your c
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speaking of people with fans, simon cowell. first, paula, now simon. >> what are they going to do without him? >> i don't know. because i don't think the show will be the same. the good news is that "the x factor," his other show, will launch in 2011. he says cause of launching "x factor" this was the last season on "american idol." they talked about ellen coming on the show. she was making a joke saying she is decideing not to take it personally that simon has now decided he's leaving. >> simon cowell just announced that he's leaving "idol." this will be his last season. and he announced he's leaving on my first day. i'm trying not to take it personally. >> you know, eric, a problem that you and i know so well, money is not the issue. cowell is saying that "american idol" did offer him a lot of money. the rumor is something like $36 million. he was already making on "american idol." but he really believed in "x factor" and wanted to bring it to america. >> needs a new project. >> what about "american idol" without simon? they
speaking of people with fans, simon cowell. first, paula, now simon. >> what are they going to do without him? >> i don't know. because i don't think the show will be the same. the good news is that "the x factor," his other show, will launch in 2011. he says cause of launching "x factor" this was the last season on "american idol." they talked about ellen coming on the show. she was making a joke saying she is decideing not to take it personally that...
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like the kind practiced by simon cowell on "american idol." >> you look a little odd. your dancing is terrible. the singing was horrendous. and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. >> there are those who say you paved the way for simon cowell. >> really? he doesn't give me half his money. >> but you take the point. i mean, that your straight talk allowed him to do that kind of straight talk. >> there's a difference. >> you wouldn't be simon cowell on "american idol"? that's not who -- oh, no. oh, no. those people who come and sing their heart out, and then are annihilated for sport, or what looks like for -- you know, say it wasn't your best night. i couldn't be simon cowell. no, ma'am. >> reporter: towards the end of our visit, a surprise. the dynamo may be just about done. the contract goes until reportedly 2013. >> correct. >> you will be -- >> 69 years old. i hope that i won't have overstayed my welcome even up to 2013. but i think that that's probably enough. >> we'll see if she holds true. clearly making a lot of m
like the kind practiced by simon cowell on "american idol." >> you look a little odd. your dancing is terrible. the singing was horrendous. and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes. >> there are those who say you paved the way for simon cowell. >> really? he doesn't give me half his money. >> but you take the point. i mean, that your straight talk allowed him to do that kind of straight talk. >> there's a...
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what can you tell us about simon c cowell getting married? >> i can't confirm or deny that. we'll have to wait and see. i've never seen him so skitty. lease like a 13 year old. it's ridiculous. when we were filming "britain's got talent" he would lean back and say what did you think? it was all about what she thought and how she was enjoying the show. he's really, really happy. all of his edges have been blunted. >> if you look up simon cowell, the words skippy and giddy do not ever appear. we may have to change his whole profile. all right. >> i think so. >> amanda, great to see you. we'll let you get inside and warm up a bit. take care. thank you. >> thank you. thank you, harry. bye. >> maggie? >>> this is a big week for yahoo!. the popular search engine is celebrating its 15th birthday and to mark the occasion they conducted a survey to find out just how much the internet has actually changed our lives. here with results is yahoo!'s web life editor heather cabot. welcome back. >> thanks for having me. >> happy birthday. you looked a the how the internet has changed our li
what can you tell us about simon c cowell getting married? >> i can't confirm or deny that. we'll have to wait and see. i've never seen him so skitty. lease like a 13 year old. it's ridiculous. when we were filming "britain's got talent" he would lean back and say what did you think? it was all about what she thought and how she was enjoying the show. he's really, really happy. all of his edges have been blunted. >> if you look up simon cowell, the words skippy and giddy...
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i don't know how you replace simon cowell. i don't know what they're going to do. i would do the job if they asked me. >> reporter: you better get ready. >> well, there have been some rumors. i have no idea. >> reporter: that's the question on everybody's mind but we're not going to find out till some summer. we'll just be on pins and needles till we hear. back to you. >> it will be interesting to see. maybe madonna. maybe not. we'll be watching. anita and tim, thank you so much, live from l.a. >> reporter: thank so you much. >>> we had such a great weather wise day today. kind of felt a bit like l.a. out there. a little hotter here that's for sure. >> a little steamy. >> very steamy today and it will be way worse tomorrow. a heads up. with all that juice in the atmosphere, we may see some big storms. i'll talk more about that. we were talking about american idol tonight. hello, it's geography idol today. the national geographic bee was held today. we do have a new idol. he is a young man from florida. our champ was aadith i want to give a shout out to our finalist
i don't know how you replace simon cowell. i don't know what they're going to do. i would do the job if they asked me. >> reporter: you better get ready. >> well, there have been some rumors. i have no idea. >> reporter: that's the question on everybody's mind but we're not going to find out till some summer. we'll just be on pins and needles till we hear. back to you. >> it will be interesting to see. maybe madonna. maybe not. we'll be watching. anita and tim, thank you...
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. >>> simon cowell says he already knows who will be crowned the next "american idol." we'll be right back. "os timl >>> brand new security settings for facebook start tomorrow. the popular social networking site is simplifying privacy settings. execs are reeling from criticism that made personal information available to anyone and charges that facebook and other sites like twitter and myspace sell that personal information. facebook ceo mark zucker berg denies they share any information. >>> maybe you restrict what you say on facebook and use your e-mail. but for one free e-mail service every letter is scanned and analyzed. melanie alnwick shows you the price you might be paying for free services on the internet. a story you'll only see on fox 5. >> reporter: your mail is private. protected by law from prying eyes. your e-mail is not. and now the words you write to your family and friends are being sold to the highest bidder. >> i think a lot of users would be surprised to learn that that is how their personal information is being treated. >> reporter: john virde, seni
. >>> simon cowell says he already knows who will be crowned the next "american idol." we'll be right back. "os timl >>> brand new security settings for facebook start tomorrow. the popular social networking site is simplifying privacy settings. execs are reeling from criticism that made personal information available to anyone and charges that facebook and other sites like twitter and myspace sell that personal information. facebook ceo mark zucker berg denies...
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simon cowell's last shhw. -fter 9 seasons of dishing out the dirt, the touggest man on the judge's panel is retiring from idol. one judge who has been with hhm from the very beginning has mixed feelings about seeing him goo >> it's a bittersweet thhng. i'm happy for him, because e're losing ur mentor and a great guy ann u one of my dearest friends in the world. we're still to be friends forever. he is my boy. we're going to partyytonighh.úi. about leaving the show that made him a star here in the u.s. >> i wonder if he is going to misssit? >> he s abbolutely, i'm sure he is. >> stay tuned for fox 45 morning news for continuing coverage of the party isn't over. candace dood will join us live from hollywood with more on what you didn't see after the show. that is coming upplater thisú hour..3 >>> we're allo continuing our phone poll with yyur reaction to %-so far 48% of you agree that e %-52% of you say that crystal should have won. give us a call at (410)481-4545. we will uudate the nnmbers during the show. >
simon cowell's last shhw. -fter 9 seasons of dishing out the dirt, the touggest man on the judge's panel is retiring from idol. one judge who has been with hhm from the very beginning has mixed feelings about seeing him goo >> it's a bittersweet thhng. i'm happy for him, because e're losing ur mentor and a great guy ann u one of my dearest friends in the world. we're still to be friends forever. he is my boy. we're going to partyytonighh.úi. about leaving the show that made him a star...
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some contestant just got super angry at how she was treated by simon cowell. not on "american idol." this happened on "britain's got talent." now she is suing him for $3.8 million. i'm sure you're wondering what exactly was said. take a listen to her singing and then what he says. ♪ you raise me up ♪ so i can stand alone >> emma. it is a beautiful song when you're not singing it. you have got a horrible singing voice, emma. >> don't laugh. it's mean. >> it's true. >> so she then went on to say, you know, it's not me it's the backing track. he went on to say, the backing track in fact wasn't loud enough, emma, that was the primary problem. she does not mince words, though. this is a quote from her. she says this program makes a select number of rich people very, very rich on the backs of the ordinary men and women in the streets through exploitation, humiliation, degradation and a re-emergence of modern-day barbarism with its inherent cruelty. >> oh, get over it. you know what you're walking into. >> i will say -- >> come on now. >> i will say in her defens
some contestant just got super angry at how she was treated by simon cowell. not on "american idol." this happened on "britain's got talent." now she is suing him for $3.8 million. i'm sure you're wondering what exactly was said. take a listen to her singing and then what he says. ♪ you raise me up ♪ so i can stand alone >> emma. it is a beautiful song when you're not singing it. you have got a horrible singing voice, emma. >> don't laugh. it's mean. >>...
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. >> last night's show was all a big sendoff for simon cowell. jennifer davis has the early morning wrap-up. >> reporter: a guy who was selling paint awe area ago is now the country's new american idol. and what was interesting was he and crystal did have to share the spotlight with another duo as paula and simon reunited for an american idol good-bye. a fitting number for lee dewyze and crystal bowersox. the 24-year-old finalists became buddies over the past five months but in the inbeing just one would prevail. it was an emotional and overwhelming victory for the rocker. >> just to hear your name at the end is like that's it. it is the most amazing feeling. >> i said you are going to win and i hope you do. >> reporter: lee's win was eyeing on the finale cake, a show stocked can selby -- with celebrities and surprise appearances a fitting farewell for simon cowell. a home coming of former winners and idol standouts plus say cameo by paula abdul. >> american idol will not be the same without you. >> everyone asks who is going to replace me. who i
. >> last night's show was all a big sendoff for simon cowell. jennifer davis has the early morning wrap-up. >> reporter: a guy who was selling paint awe area ago is now the country's new american idol. and what was interesting was he and crystal did have to share the spotlight with another duo as paula and simon reunited for an american idol good-bye. a fitting number for lee dewyze and crystal bowersox. the 24-year-old finalists became buddies over the past five months but in the...
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. >> jimmy: you've become the simon cowell of the program. [ cheers and applause ] >> when you put it that way. i guess when you see it like that, i'm like, okay. >> jimmy: you're working on a kids show now. will you be doing that to the kids? >> zip it up. well, i'm going to let them talk. >> jimmy: let them talk and then you'll judge. if they're not funny, you throw them out. the last time you were here, you were excited about halloween, which is -- >> i'm always excited about that. >> jimmy: do they celebrate it in germany? >> they don't. well, now they do. we have okay to toberfest -- >> jimmy: i love that. >> all the hot girls with the -- >> jimmy: yeah, the -- >> beer mugs. >> jimmy: and the sausages and all that stuff. i like every bit of that. there's nothing about it i don't like. >> we do more carnival. we are big on the carnival, which is kind of like halloween, just not scary. >> jimmy: oh, really. do people dress up -- >> we do. and then we go on a big float and we flow candy to the people that are watching on the side. >> jimmy: i see. but you have a big party every year
. >> jimmy: you've become the simon cowell of the program. [ cheers and applause ] >> when you put it that way. i guess when you see it like that, i'm like, okay. >> jimmy: you're working on a kids show now. will you be doing that to the kids? >> zip it up. well, i'm going to let them talk. >> jimmy: let them talk and then you'll judge. if they're not funny, you throw them out. the last time you were here, you were excited about halloween, which is -- >> i'm...
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. >> reporter: if toughness is what you like, you'll miss simon cowell, leaving "american idol." say good-bye to arrogance. >> leave it. >> reporter: bye-bye to brutality. >> bye. >> reporter: how much will we miss them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewers watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. at's the equivalent of one "american idol" finale, plus two "losts," plus three "24s." but in this era, with so many tv options, it's not just the numbers. alex green sat through a four-day "lost" marathon. this is emotional for you. >> absolutely. >> what i made most of this week of endings is that network television still matters. >> reporter: and with the internet and tivo, these shows, these characters might go off the air, but they will never die. well, except in "lost." they are dead, right? john berman, abc news, new york. >> yep. >> the end of being lost while watching "lost" right? >>> that's what's making news in america this morning. >> get more from abc news, later on "good morning america." or anytime at abcnews.com. >> thank
. >> reporter: if toughness is what you like, you'll miss simon cowell, leaving "american idol." say good-bye to arrogance. >> leave it. >> reporter: bye-bye to brutality. >> bye. >> reporter: how much will we miss them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewers watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. at's the equivalent of one "american idol" finale, plus two "losts," plus three "24s." but in this era, with so...
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. >> not the simon cowell replacement. i have spoken to so many people behind the scene there's, it looks like the show is moving in a direction, at least for the short term that it is another revolving door of judges situation that we had late last summer, as well. i don't think you can replace simon cowell. for one person to do it, you have to be such a huge personality, that you already have another show. >> it would be fantastic for her career. >>> here's a lesson why you should go to yard sales. >> there is a man in california who spent 45 bucks for a handful of glass negatives at a yard sale and experts say, some experts say they're actually ansel adams' work worth more than $200 million. >> isn't the family saying they're not real. >> just about to get to that. >> sorry. >> it's okay. some experts are saying they are real. the adams family are saying they're not because there is misspelli misspellings on some of the captions and his grandfather was too meticulous to allow those sort of mistakes to happen. he never w
. >> not the simon cowell replacement. i have spoken to so many people behind the scene there's, it looks like the show is moving in a direction, at least for the short term that it is another revolving door of judges situation that we had late last summer, as well. i don't think you can replace simon cowell. for one person to do it, you have to be such a huge personality, that you already have another show. >> it would be fantastic for her career. >>> here's a lesson why...
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in a bid to sway them, simon cowell has given a yes to david cameron. whether cowell's two cents will impact voters is another matter. is that going to sway your vote? >> no. i'm 64. not 12. >> reporter: as the political wind changes, inflatable dolls of the three will be raised and lowered to show who the brits are betting on to win. charlie d'agata, cbs news, london. >>> greek bank workers began a strike today to protest the death of three trapped in a bank set fire by protesters against the nearly bankrupt greek government's austerity measures. violent anarchists among an estimated 100,000 protesters battled police. along with the dead, dozens were injured. >>> back in this country, the long running debate over immigration reform has been recharged by the new arizona law targeting illegal immigrants. thousands marched to the state capital in phoenix last night to protest the new law. president obama calls the arizona law misguided, but in a white house speech, he said it underscores the need for immigration reform. >> make no mistake, our immigration
in a bid to sway them, simon cowell has given a yes to david cameron. whether cowell's two cents will impact voters is another matter. is that going to sway your vote? >> no. i'm 64. not 12. >> reporter: as the political wind changes, inflatable dolls of the three will be raised and lowered to show who the brits are betting on to win. charlie d'agata, cbs news, london. >>> greek bank workers began a strike today to protest the death of three trapped in a bank set fire by...
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. >> reporter: you'll miss simon cowell if you love toughness, leaving "american idol." say chao to arrogance. bye-bye to brutality. >> bye! >> reporter: how much will we mess them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewer s watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. that's the equivalent of one "american idol," two "losts," and three "24s." in this era, it's not always about the numbers. alex green sat through a four-day "lost" marathon. it's emotion aal for you. >> absolutely. >> what i made most here is that network television still matters. >> reporter: and with the internet and tivo, these shows, these characters might go off the air, but they will never die. well, except in "lost." they are dead, right? john berman, abc news, new york. >> you know that debate is all over the blogs. and that is "world news" nor this thursday. i'm george stephanopoulos. for diane sawyer and all of us i'm george stephanopoulos. for diane sawyer and all of us at abc news, have a good night. ñññññññ ññññññññññññññññññññ captioned by closed captioning services, i
. >> reporter: you'll miss simon cowell if you love toughness, leaving "american idol." say chao to arrogance. bye-bye to brutality. >> bye! >> reporter: how much will we mess them? well, by comparison, 105 million viewer s watched the finale of "m.a.s.h." in 1983. that's the equivalent of one "american idol," two "losts," and three "24s." in this era, it's not always about the numbers. alex green sat through a four-day...
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you know who's loving it all. >> simon cowell. lots of controversy, lots of money in the bank. you have the worst attitude of any contestant i've ever met on any of these shows. seriously, seriously rude. >> seriously. >> seriously. simon calls you ru who move on to wyclef jean. we know he was running for president of haiti. he's in a little bit of a brouhaha with sean penn. sean penn went after him and head his campaign was basically all about a vision of flying around the world, talking to people. jean came back and said that he was -- sean penn was too busy sniffing cocaine to see me in haiti. obviously under the belt there. penn's rep shot back at his comments, found them highly irresponsible and false and that he does not understand volunteer work down there, it's strenuous >> sean penn is kind of a tough dude. i don't think you want to engage him and egg him on. not that wyclef couldn't handle himself but you never know how he'd retaliate against that. >> exactly. >> let it go. they didn't let you run. be at peace with that. sean penn, i'm sure he'll have a response. he's
you know who's loving it all. >> simon cowell. lots of controversy, lots of money in the bank. you have the worst attitude of any contestant i've ever met on any of these shows. seriously, seriously rude. >> seriously. >> seriously. simon calls you ru who move on to wyclef jean. we know he was running for president of haiti. he's in a little bit of a brouhaha with sean penn. sean penn went after him and head his campaign was basically all about a vision of flying around the...
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. >> with simon cowell leaving that leaves idol with one original judge left so can the show survive such a huge change. here's nbc's lee cowan. >> reporter: after nine seasons, "american idol" is having an identity crisis. because for all the talk of the show's contestants, vital judges added the spark. >> it was so horrific, i mean it was as bad as i've ever heard in my life. >> reporter: simon cowell was the ying to ellen degeneres's yang. >> you're becoming a mushy banana. >> reporter: many fans liked her as the kinder, gentler judge. >> she has that fun character and just a person that the general joe that's watching at home. >> reporter: others say they missed the crazy that former judge paula abdul brought to the table and critics say that at times ellen seemed more a fan than a judge. >> that was fantastic! you sounded so good. >> she had some discomfort with giving honest critiques of these contestants, sometimes pretty awful singing. and i think that really became difficult for her as the season progressed because she does like to usually be nice. >> reporter: so much so th
. >> with simon cowell leaving that leaves idol with one original judge left so can the show survive such a huge change. here's nbc's lee cowan. >> reporter: after nine seasons, "american idol" is having an identity crisis. because for all the talk of the show's contestants, vital judges added the spark. >> it was so horrific, i mean it was as bad as i've ever heard in my life. >> reporter: simon cowell was the ying to ellen degeneres's yang. >> you're...
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suing "american idol," suing simon cowell. now there's another lawsuit the show is facing for a hefty $300 million. i must have missed this episode. apparently in the live show earlier this year, ian bernardo was a contestant on the show. he went out there, stole the mike from dane cook who was also on the show, caused a brouhaha behind the scenes. now he said he was prompted by producers to be outrageous, to gay it up, he says he was exploiting his sexual orientation, dane got upset after the mike episode, kind of threatens him, now this young man ian says he has suffered emotionally injuries and loss. take a look at what he said. >> "american idol" is rampant homophobia, what goes behind the scenes nobody sees. i was treated disgustingly. and i was just really violated and i'm really hurt. >> so hurt he wants 300 million buck bucks. saying producers took advantage of him and caused a scene on "american idol." >> the first lawsuit, "britain's got talent," simon cowell's other show. >> okay. >> they seem so similar, it's easy
suing "american idol," suing simon cowell. now there's another lawsuit the show is facing for a hefty $300 million. i must have missed this episode. apparently in the live show earlier this year, ian bernardo was a contestant on the show. he went out there, stole the mike from dane cook who was also on the show, caused a brouhaha behind the scenes. now he said he was prompted by producers to be outrageous, to gay it up, he says he was exploiting his sexual orientation, dane got upset...
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long time j judge simon cowell d ellen degeneres have quit the show. today fox could announce the replacements when they announce it to the criiics association. jennifer lopez and stephen tyler are the reported front runners for those positions. fate of kara is unclear. there's rumors that she is leaving as well. that would leave randy jackson as the only returning judge. >>> after a couple of weeks, lindsay lohan is out of jail. she is not completely free yet. she was released from tte los angeles jail early this morninn. ú%han served 14 days of her 90 day sentence for violating probation for a 2007 drug case. she is starting an inpatient rehab program. a judde in beverly hills had determined lohan had violated her parole by missing 7 weekly alcohol education classes since december. >>> coming up, sing along some the best old songs. >> the music you can enjoy at the baltimore mussc festival. >>> after a nice weekend, it sounds like the same old song around here, heat and humidity back in the forecast. we will talk about what that means with re the ba
long time j judge simon cowell d ellen degeneres have quit the show. today fox could announce the replacements when they announce it to the criiics association. jennifer lopez and stephen tyler are the reported front runners for those positions. fate of kara is unclear. there's rumors that she is leaving as well. that would leave randy jackson as the only returning judge. >>> after a couple of weeks, lindsay lohan is out of jail. she is not completely free yet. she was released from...
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i mean, simon cowell is a star. he's a tower of politics on both sides of the pump. here's the difference. he might not be on the front page of "the new york times" in the next presidential election, you know what, he'll be running as president in america if he could. >> no question about it. matt frei from the bbc, thank you so much. report back. let us know what happens. >> sure will. thanks, savannah. >>> our interview later this morning with matt frei. all right, the trivia. well, he was referring to former republican congressman j.d. hayworth of arizona, who is running for the senate now in the republican primary against john mccain. >>> well, evidence mounts for the pakistani taliban's role in the times square bombing plot. but why faisal shahzad? why would the terror group choose him to carry out an attack? up next, we're going to go in the room with a former top cia analyst who also served as deputy director of the fbi. >>> but first, the white house soup of the day. the music tells you everything. it's the el paso chicken. national car rental? that's my choi
i mean, simon cowell is a star. he's a tower of politics on both sides of the pump. here's the difference. he might not be on the front page of "the new york times" in the next presidential election, you know what, he'll be running as president in america if he could. >> no question about it. matt frei from the bbc, thank you so much. report back. let us know what happens. >> sure will. thanks, savannah. >>> our interview later this morning with matt frei. all...
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also simon cowell of "american idol" is going to produce a song and that is going to feature michael bubbly and rod stewart. >> good to know. thanks. >>> want to get you caught up on the rest of the morning's headlines temperature jeff glor is at the news desk. >>> good morning. some members of congress promise to work through the weekend and look for a compromise on health care as president obama and kopg al leaders say they will press ahead with health care reform despite their loss of a supermajority. white house and congressional leaders try to reach a health care reform by this weekend, but they failed. on tuesday, the number one item on the did democrats' agenda was put in doubt when republican scott brown won the massachusetts senate seat left when senator kennedy passed away. >>> in southern california, torrential rains have tapered off. reducing the threat of mudslides and allowing thousands of los angeles vakes to return home. authorities say a dog lifted from the wlaenks river during a daring helicopter rescue is doing fine this morning, but that quer man shepherd nickname
also simon cowell of "american idol" is going to produce a song and that is going to feature michael bubbly and rod stewart. >> good to know. thanks. >>> want to get you caught up on the rest of the morning's headlines temperature jeff glor is at the news desk. >>> good morning. some members of congress promise to work through the weekend and look for a compromise on health care as president obama and kopg al leaders say they will press ahead with health care...
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. >> today on "oprah,", simon cowell, today at 4:00. >> an update, family members say it's a medical miracle. >> a local woman has a rare disease that left her with brittle bones, gave birth yesterday to a healthy baby girl. she's less than 3 feet tall. doctors warned nelson that having a baby would discourage life, but she did it anyway. we spoke with her at washington hospital center. how do you feel? you are a mom. >> i feel really good. >> the baby is named mckinsey miracle. she weighs 2 pounds, 6 ounces. she does not carry the brittle bone gene. she is in the neonatal units and is strong and alert. >> so she won't have to live with that terrible situation. 6:25. another half-hour of good morning washington ahead. >>> this in a report that says health experts lied about the effects of lead in d.c. water. >>> new signs the oil spill in the gulf could be headed in the wrong direction. i will explain after this break. >>> live in the weather center. it's a little foggy, but this day could be picture-perfect. it's a little foggy, but this day could be picture-perfect. >> live and in
. >> today on "oprah,", simon cowell, today at 4:00. >> an update, family members say it's a medical miracle. >> a local woman has a rare disease that left her with brittle bones, gave birth yesterday to a healthy baby girl. she's less than 3 feet tall. doctors warned nelson that having a baby would discourage life, but she did it anyway. we spoke with her at washington hospital center. how do you feel? you are a mom. >> i feel really good. >> the baby is...
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after nine seasons of the megahit show he created, simon cowell's swan song was also last night on "american idol." one critic once called him delightfully tyrannical. >> an oxymoron. >> he was a judge that everybody loved to hate. but last night, it was all about love. ♪ there is no room no space to rent in this town ♪ >> reporter: in a bit of an upset, soulful lee dewyze was crowned this year's "american idol." and an ailing bret michaels saw a triumphant return to the stage. ♪ every one sings a sad, sad song ♪ >> reporter: rock legend, alice cooper, sings "school's out" with "idol" contestants. and some of the biggest female stars were out in force. ♪ that's right nasty boys ♪ ♪ don't mean a thing >> reporter: last night's "american idol" was also simon cowell's much-talked-about last appearance as a judge. former judge, paula abdul, returned for the occasion. >> i love all the laughter we shared together. "american idol" is not going to be the same without you. >> reporter: and in the end, even the mighty simon cowell seemed humbled. >> i'm going to honestly, honestly miss
after nine seasons of the megahit show he created, simon cowell's swan song was also last night on "american idol." one critic once called him delightfully tyrannical. >> an oxymoron. >> he was a judge that everybody loved to hate. but last night, it was all about love. ♪ there is no room no space to rent in this town ♪ >> reporter: in a bit of an upset, soulful lee dewyze was crowned this year's "american idol." and an ailing bret michaels saw a...
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jennifer lopez is hoping to lessen the blow following the departure of simon cowell. stephen tyler and randy jackson, the last original judge left. number eight, the late night wars got ugly, it was team leno versus conan o'brien. o'brien ended up with a $30 million pay day a new show on tb s. >> bristol palin's dancing success. >> i am grateful for those who voted for us. kept us here the whole time. >> some say the political backers were stacking it with "dancing with the stars." finishing third. >> "jersey shore," everyone's guilty pl, "news week magazine" called them an icon. >>> now back to the list of the top 10 entertainment stories of 2010. number five, the amazing number of high profile number of breakups, sandra bullock won an oscar, then a divorce. and eva longoria and tony parker split. and calling it quits, rhine reynolds and skal let johann son. and lindsay lohan's wild wide. >> i am not taking it as a joke, it is my life. >> inappropriate courtroom behavior, sent to prison twice, the second time was just for 14 hours. she is hoping to make a comeback, h
jennifer lopez is hoping to lessen the blow following the departure of simon cowell. stephen tyler and randy jackson, the last original judge left. number eight, the late night wars got ugly, it was team leno versus conan o'brien. o'brien ended up with a $30 million pay day a new show on tb s. >> bristol palin's dancing success. >> i am grateful for those who voted for us. kept us here the whole time. >> some say the political backers were stacking it with "dancing with...
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. >> even the villain we all love to hate, simon cowell, said good-bye to an adoring crowd. who can forget "law and order"? john berman takes a look back. >> reporter: this will forever be known for the week that television got a little less mean. >> that was extraordinary. >> thank you. >> unfortunately, extraordinarily bad. >> reporter: a little less just. >> objection. >> sustained. >> reporter: a little less punctual. but a lot more dead. >> they're all dead? >> reporter: gone are television staples. >> you get no argument from me there. >> reporter: "law and order." at 20 years tied with "gunsmoke" for the longest-running drama of all-time. >> you and i have to talk. >> reporter: "24" filled with terrorists, torture and enough toughness to be part of a new california political ad. >> a u.s. senator that jack bauer can be proud of. >> reporter: if toughness is what you like you'll miss simon cowell. leaving "american idol." say ciao to churlishness. >> you're not going to hollywood, get out. >> reporter: au revoir to arrogance. >> can i sing something else? >> please. >>
. >> even the villain we all love to hate, simon cowell, said good-bye to an adoring crowd. who can forget "law and order"? john berman takes a look back. >> reporter: this will forever be known for the week that television got a little less mean. >> that was extraordinary. >> thank you. >> unfortunately, extraordinarily bad. >> reporter: a little less just. >> objection. >> sustained. >> reporter: a little less punctual. but a lot...
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this is a finale for simon cowell who is leaving the show after nine seasons. >>> in four minutes the latest on the effort to stop the oil spill in the gulf of mexico. >>> and in ten minutes the latest on the privacy debate on facebook. learn the steps being take on the keep your information safe. right now howard begins our focus on maryland's weather and traffic. >> good morning. maryland looking good this morning. it's this afternoon where we could have some problems as we head home. show you the forecast. we start off with temperatures really in the 60s and 70s with a good deal of sunshine this morning. as we get to the noon hour, you will see the temperatures climbing in to the mid-80s in many areas. plenty of sun. hot and sticky. good through 3:00. toward 5:00 is when the threat of potentially strong to severe thunderstorms will move in from the north and the northeast. temperatures in the 80s to even 90 degrees. >> all right. looks like lanes are wide open for business as we take you outside live to brad did boulevard and connecticut. focusing on maryland's traffic we move to 3
this is a finale for simon cowell who is leaving the show after nine seasons. >>> in four minutes the latest on the effort to stop the oil spill in the gulf of mexico. >>> and in ten minutes the latest on the privacy debate on facebook. learn the steps being take on the keep your information safe. right now howard begins our focus on maryland's weather and traffic. >> good morning. maryland looking good this morning. it's this afternoon where we could have some problems...
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. >>> reality show ratings and facing a new season without popular judge simon cowell. reports say it could return and shake things up. expect to see them replaced by entertainers elton general and usher. they could even bring back paula abdul. >> recapping our top story, a massive milestone for new bay bridge. >> teresa garcia is live on treasure island and it's massive. >> really massive. 3525 foot tower that will be constricted just behind me. this is the first step in the construction and quite a spectacular view people can get from treasure island today. work is set through midday and take a few weeks to complete. this tower is part of the self-anchored suspension span. it's part of a $6 billion project expected to be complete in 2013. the tower under construction is made up of four independent steel legs composed of five vertical sections. first of four legs is being set today. each 165 foot long piece is called a lift and this is going to help create the soaring tower. tower sections of the bridge were made in china. they arrived by barge at the port of oakland t
. >>> reality show ratings and facing a new season without popular judge simon cowell. reports say it could return and shake things up. expect to see them replaced by entertainers elton general and usher. they could even bring back paula abdul. >> recapping our top story, a massive milestone for new bay bridge. >> teresa garcia is live on treasure island and it's massive. >> really massive. 3525 foot tower that will be constricted just behind me. this is the first...